Iowa Gym Rats is excited to once again host this great event in 2024. We appreciate the support and look forward to another great weekend of basketball. We are excited to have teams from around the Midwest joined us for a fun weekend of basketball. This event will feature 150+ teams from around the Midwest.
Event:
Gym Rats Heat Up the Hardwood 2025—Boys and Girls
When:
January 11-12, 2025
Who:
- 2nd–8th Grade Boys
- 3rd–8th Grade Girls
Entry Fee:
1 team – $275
2 or more teams – $250 per team (USE CODE: MULTI when you are registering on tourney machine)
Registration Method/Deadline:
GYM RATS HEAT UP THE HARDWOOD REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE
Deadline to register is January 2nd, 2024 @ 11:59 PM or Until Full
Additional Event Details:
-Admission will be charged for spectators
-3 game guarantee
-2 certified officials
Schedule:
HEAT UP THE HARDWOOD SCHEDULE/RESULTS – CLICK HERE
-The schedule will be posted by Monday, January 6th @ 10:00 PM
Rules:
HEAT UP THE HARDWOOD – EVENT RULES (CLICK HERE)
Roster Restrictions:
-Players are allowed to play on multiple teams “AS LONG AS IT IS IN A DIFFERENT DIVISIONS.” For example if there is a 6th Red and 6th Blue division a player can play on multiple teams in each division. If there is just one division then a player MUST play on 1 team in that grade division. A player may also “PLAY UP” a grade, but may not “PLAY DOWN” a grade.
Gym Locations:
515 FIELDHOUSE COURTS (6 COURTS)
1120 NE STATION CROSSING DR.
GRIMES, IA 50111
KINGDOM COURTS (4 COURTS)
6095 NE INDUSTRY DR.
DES MOINES, IA 50313
-NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK IS PERMITTED INSIDE EACH FACILITY
-CONCESSIONS STAND ON SITE
Admission:
Admission: (DAILY ADMISSION ONLY)
Hotel Accommodations:
Iowa Gym Rats Basketball has a “Stay to Play” policy for all tournaments.
“Stay to Play” – This requires all out of town teams and participants in need of hotel accommodations must make their reservations through TBD Travel Services to ensure placement in the tournament.
* It is required that teams book all of their housing through this service to ensure placement in this tournament. By not using this service, your team may incur a penalty or disqualification. No refunds will be given.
* This is a complimentary service and makes securing your rooms quick and easy
with 24 hour online access to hotel availability.
* Hotel Availability for Team and Individual reservations can be found online or calling TBD Travel Service.
Tournament Accommodations – – Click Here (24 Hour Online Access)
TBD Travel Services
Phone : 515.207.4910
Toll Free – 855-TEAMTVL
Email: teams@TBDtravelservices.com
Hours: Monday – Friday 8am to 4:30pm CDT
www.TBDTravelServices.com
Trophies/Medals:
Champions will receive an award
Tournament Director:
Todd Miller – iowagymrats@gmail.com or (515) 451-5635
Josh Block – joshua.r.block2@gmail.com or (515) 423-2356